The Wolf Weekly
NRHS Principal's Newsletter
Newsletter Week of December 5, 2021
Dear NRHS Community,
I hope this message finds you well and enjoying your Sunday evening. I had the pleasure of spending time in the mountains of New Hampshire this weekend for my husband's birthday. Winter was definitely in the air with cold temperatures and snow!
Some announcements for this week:
- Tuesday December 7th - Regular Covid Safety Check during long block. We are looking to increase the number of individuals testing to 200+ this week. Come to the lower gym during lunch - the process is quick and very easy to do!
- Wednesday December 8th - Superintendent's Community Forum in the evening at the NRHS Library
- Wednesday 12/8 - DECA Mock Competition
- Friday December 10th - Picture Re-takes
We are well in the swing of winter sports and gearing up for our holiday concert on 12/15.
Have a wonderful week Nashoba!
Best,
Dr. Kathleen Boynton, principal
A Message from the NRHS Health Office
Hello Nashoba Families,
This is a friendly reminder to continue to mask up in school and make sure that both nose and mouth are covered. We are seeing higher transmission rates in our state right now and we want to keep all of our staff and students safe and healthy and able to come to school. When someone tests positive for COVID, they are quarantined for 10 days. Please help us allow our students and staff to remain in the building. Thank you!
Also -- we are seeing a variety of viruses right now as well as COVID. If your child has any symptoms, please reach out to us and/or your health care provider to determine if testing is warranted. Please remember that symptoms of COVID mimic the common cold and many other illnesses. Some people are testing positive with only a runny nose/ congestion. Symptoms of COVID include headache, sore throat, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, body aches/ muscle aches, fever, chills, runny nose, congestion, and new loss of taste or smell. If your child is testing, please keep them home until test results are received.
Our goal is to keep all of our students and staff healthy and able to continue to come to school. Thank you for your cooperation and teamwork in this matter.
Wishing you all a healthy December,
Sarah DelConte Cosentino
Courtney Letourneau
nrhnurses@nrsd.net
Nashoba Drama Spring 2022 Musical - CHICAGO: HIGH SCHOOL EDITION
Show Dates: March 18,19, 20
AUDITION DATES (attend 1 date only): Sunday 12/12/21 at 2:00 pm sharp! OR Monday 12/13/21 at 6:00 pm sharp!
-Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign in and fill out the audition form.
-Everyone is encouraged to audition! In addition to 15+ named singing and non-singing roles, the show needs a strong ensemble with loads of singing and dancing!
STAGE CREW: Anyone wishing to participate in any "backstage" aspect of the show should come to a meeting at 5:30 pm sharp, on Monday, December 13 (just before auditions). This includes those interested in stage crew, costumes, make-up, lighting, props and publicity.
For additional audition information please see our Facebook page: Nashoba Drama 2021-22 or our website:
https://sites.google.com/view/nashobadrama/school-productions/spring-musical?authuser=0
Contact nashobadrama@gmail.com with any questions.
Resource for Parents from BRYT
NRHS is partnering with BRYT (Bridge for Resilient Youth in Transition) out of Brookline, MA to create a program to support students returning to school from long term absences. One key component of the program is family engagement. While we are in the planning stages, the parent resources are open to all and free of charge. Below is information about the parent support groups and a video about supporting students return to school in what is still not a "normal" school year.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DKnQG6ebaMUcLeDYWYBzCTmvGjIesxN0/edit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV8eBleLIHU
Pathway to Mask Optional at NRHS
On Tuesday 11/30 we begin day 2 of Routine COVID Safety Checks - formerly known as Pooled Testing. This is one means to potentially requesting to the Boards of Health to go Mask Optional at NRHS. We currently have close to 600 people (students and staff) who have opted in to the Safety Checks. We are conducting them during long block in the lower gym. The procedure is quick and easy and will provide critical information for the COVID dashboard which, combined with our high rate of vaccination, could provide a pathway to mask optional. I encourage everyone who has signed the consent to participate. Any questions, please contact the health office.
NRHS Holiday Concert!
Time to get in the holiday spirit! Come enjoy some fun musical selections at the Nashoba Regional High School in December! The NRHS Bands and Choral groups will perform a Holiday Concert on Wednesday, December 15th at 7 pm in the NRHS auditorium (12 Green Road, Bolton, MA). Admission is $5 per person (seniors and students are free), payable at the door. NRSD concerts are family friendly...younger musicians are especially encouraged to attend. Masks for attendees are required. Come and enjoy music at Nashoba Regional High School!
NRHS Peer Tutoring
We are pleased to announce the NHS Peer Tutoring Program will begin on December 6th. Questions?? See Mrs Yeats or Mrs d'Entremont
A Message from Clinton Savings Bank
Did you know that the Clinton Savings Bank location inside the school is not just for a class?? It’s a full service branch location and open during schools hours. Stop in to say hello – we have all the banking services that you may need from savings accounts, auto loans, low rate mortgages, even a checking promotion that is going on now! Once you have an account, enjoy the convenience of doing your banking right at the school instead of having to go after school or on the weekend.
Ski/Snowboarding Club Warm Clothing Drive
The NRHS Ski/Snowboard Club is collecting warm clothing. There is a donation box in the NRHS Lobby. They will be collecting and donating these items to the Medway Family Shelter.
NRHS Principal
Dr. Kathleen Boynton, principal
